Monarda didyma 'Coral Reef'

Bee Balm 'Coral Reef'

Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  3-9

·        Height: 36-42 inches

·        Spread: 24-30 inches

·        Bloom Time: July to September

·        Bloom: shaggy deep pink flowers

·        Light: full sun to part shade

·        Soil: best in rich, moisture-retentive or humusy soils

·        Moisture: average, consistent; soil should not be allowed to dry out

·        Use: middle of perennial border, cottage garden, wild garden, native plant garden, meadow, naturalized planting or along ponds or streams; attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and bees; aromatic foliage smells like mint and can be used to flavor teas; cut flowers

·        Care: divide clumps every 3-4 years to prevent overcrowding and provide plants with good air circulation to help combat powdery mildew; deadhead flowers immediately after bloom to prevent self-seeding and encourage new bloom

·        Concerns: no serious insect problems; disease resistant variety

·        Native to: genus is native to eastern North America

·        Notes: spreads by rhizomes and self-seeding; deer and rabbit resistant; tolerates black walnut

·        Supplier: The Flower Factory

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Wet Garden D093

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Coreopsis tripteris 'Lightning Flash'

Threadleaf coreopsis or Tickseed 'Lightning Flash'

Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  3-9

·        Height: 36 inches

·        Spread: 36 inches

·        Bloom Time: July to August

·        Bloom: grown mostly for foliage

·        Light: full sun

·        Soil: average to poor

·        Moisture: dry to medium

·        Use: rear of perennial border or in a meadow-like setting

·        Care: low maintenance

·        Concerns: no serious problems

·        Native to: species native to central and southeastern United States

·        Notes: bright yellow foliage; fast growing

·        Supplier: The Flower Factory

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Naturalistic Garden H052

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Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium'

Full Moon Maple 'Aconitifolium'

Family: Sapindaceae (Soapberry Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  5-7

·        Height: 8-10 feet

·        Spread: 8-10 feet

·        Bloom Time: April

·        Bloom: purplish-red

·        Light: full sun to part shade

·        Soil: average, well-drained

·        Moisture: medium

·        Use: specimen tree for patio or yard; understory tree; primarily grown for attractive foliage and excellent fall color

·        Care: low maintenance

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems; susceptible to verticillium wilt and leaf spots

·        Native to: species native to mountainous areas of Japan, Korea and Manchuria

·        Notes: dwarf, mounded multi-stemmed shrub or small tree with medium green palmate foliage divided into 9-11 toothed and cut lobes; foliage turns crimson in fall

·        Supplier: Landscape Designs, Inc.

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Shade Garden F114

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Sorghastrum nutans 'Indian Steel'

Indian Grass 'Indian Steel'

Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  4-9

·        Height: 3-5 feet

·        Spread: 2-3 feet

·        Bloom Time: August to September

·        Bloom: feathery panicles of tan-yellow flowers

·        Light: full sun

·        Soil: average

·        Moisture: low to average

·        Use: border plant, mass planting, dried seed heads; prairies; foliage has year-round interest

·        Care: cut back hard in late Fall or early Spring just before new foliage emerges

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems

·        Native to: North American prairies

·        Notes: clump-forming; upright blue-green leaf blades turning yellow in fall

·        Supplier: Landscape Designs, Inc.

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Naturalistic Garden H036

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